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AA08 MAY

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,019 mi
Last recorded94,019 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,019 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,961 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover perishing

Slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,121 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,655 miles

All Four tyres getting close to legal limit and both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,504 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,047 miles

Both rear tyres feathering off on inner edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,271 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,818 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 22,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AA08 MAY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 MAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 MAY registered?

AA08 MAY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is AA08 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 MAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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